Spectacular beauty of Hon Yen in anchovy catching season

On the islet, tourists can breathe fresh air, and enjoy alluring works of art as fishermen cast their fishing nets into the sea. Watching local fishermen catch fish is one of the many interesting activities for tourists and photo hunters when they visit this area.

Below are some photos reflecting the magical beauty of Hon Yen Islet taken by photographer Cao Ky Nhan, a Phu Yen native living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. In spite of living and working far from hometown, Nhan always holds the coastal province close to the heart.

This photo was taken on Hon Yen Islet in the fishing season. Located in Nhon Hoi hamlet, Tuy An district’s An Hoa commune, the islet was called Hon Yen because it used to be home to birds which build their edible nests.

Hon Yen compound  comprises Hon Yen, Hon Dun, Ban Than, Ganh Yen, Hon Choi, Vung Choi islets, of which Hon Yen is the pride of the area. The compound was recognized as a national relic in 2018. Both Hon Yen and Hon Dun are located only 100m from the coast, so tourists can wade in the islets in dry season.

Together with turquoise seawater, the islet is also famous for many kinds of fresh seafood like anchovy, squid, crab, shrimp, and cellana. Shrimp is raised in 2.5x2.5x1.2 m cages

Shrimp cages are in close proximity to one another. Phu Yen is credited as a shrimp hub, with more than 119,000 cages.

Fishermen cast their fishing nets out to the sea, creating different shapes in the water, including the shapes of a circle, a heart, or a lotus leaf. According to Nhan, from May to August, local fishermen in Nhon Hoi hamlet flock to Hon Yen Islet to catch anchovy. Bustling scenes in harvesting season have become attractive to photo hunters.

The fishing net's color against the turquoise seawater creates an attractive artwork. When there are anchovy, fishermen cast their nets to the sea to catch them. This photo is a gorgeous anchovy-catching scene.

Fishermen start gathering their nets. From the beginning to the end of anchovy catching, the shape of the net is always changing.

Trawlers are usually built with a capacity of over 90CV and can accommodate 10 to 13 fishermen. These fishing boats normally fish near the shore.

As the tide leaves, colorful coral reefs and starfish on Hon Yen Islet are exposed in the golden sunshine, creating a sparkling scene.

A unique shot of coral reefs in Hon Yen. To protect the coral reefs, local authorities have requested tourists and photographers to mind their steps.

Source: Vnexpress

Translated by Tran Hoai